Duties
Reporting to the Supervisor, provides oversight of the Early Childhood Block Grant budget; provides technical assistance to agency staff, local education agencies and program administrators; reviews documents and conducts on-site visits of program to evaluate programs; serves as the primary contact for program administrators and assists with problems and questions regarding a particular program; reviews and recommends grant applications and amendments.
- Reviews, negotiates and recommends disposition of project/grant applications and contractual agreements.
- Provides expertise in program areas which allows for effective program leadership, development and implementation in the area of Early Childhood initiatives.
- Assists with Department Early Childhood Block Grant budget and amendment process.
- Oversees department grants and contracts, including writing, awarding, monitoring, reporting, and communicating with grantees.
- Provides technical assistance and other support services for Early Childhood initiatives to school personnel by way of written and verbal communications as well as on-site visits.
- Participates in the development and/or revision of program guidelines, rules, procedures, etc.
- Initiates and maintains contact with external resources, agencies and professional organizations related to assigned programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
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